Sanitary handle-cover systems

ABSTRACT

A sanitary cover for handles, particularly those used on toilets and adjacent bathrooms that has integral anti-microbial properties and also has at least one evaporating insert. The insert may include a scent, a disinfectant, etc. The sanitary cover system has a color-indicator that shows a different color when the sanitary cover system needs replacement. The sanitary cover may be custom sized or an adjustable sized cover is provided.

BACKGROUND

This invention relates to providing sanitary handle-cover systems. Moreparticularly, this invention relates to disinfecting of handles, such asthose in or adjacent restrooms, typically recognized as a source fortransmission of germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other suchmicroorganisms.

Typically, handles in places accessible to the public or those in areaswhere germs are most likely to proliferate are generally a permanentsource of transmission of such germs, especially those that aretransmitted by direct contact. These areas, both public and private(i.e., commercial and residential) have traditionally been lacking inadequate protection against germs and permit germ transmission to othersfrom contact with such handles.

Prior methods of disinfecting such handles, such as more frequentcleaning, have not solved this problem. One of the reasons for thisfailure is that heretofore no product has provided a practicalarrangement for furnishing prolonged and efficient disinfecting of suchhandles. And no product has provided a means for easy recognition that ahandle disinfectant has become ineffective and/or needs to bereplenished.

There are several styles and sizes of handles, particularly those usedin restrooms areas such as toilets, doors and sinks. Therefore, a needexists for a means for attaching a sanitary handle cover to such areasthat is able to attach to multiple sized handles. Furthermore, suchrestroom areas are often both unclean and smell poorly. Therefore, aneed exists for a means for providing a more sanitary handle and alsoproviding a pleasant scent, or unpleasant odor neutralization.

OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION

A primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide asystem for furnishing adequate disinfecting of handles and also toprovide a means for easy recognition that the disinfectant has becomeineffective and the sanitary handlecover needs to be replaced orreplenished.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to providesuch a system that provides a pleasant scent, and/or unpleasant odorneutralization.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide asanitary handle system wherein the sanitizing agent is in the form of aliquid sealed within either a hydrophobic or oleophobic membrane.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide asanitizing agent that is in the form of a glycol base with either acolorant or fragrance mixed in with the base such that the colorant orfragrance may evaporate from the base.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention that whenthe colorant and/or fragrance evaporates from the glycol base that acolored indicator is revealed.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to providesuch a system that provides for adjustable attachment to fit a pluralityof handle dimensions. It is a further object and feature of the presentinvention to provide such a system that provides a childproof attachmentsystem.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide asystem for indicating the lack of a sanitizing agent being presentwithin the handle.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention that thehandlecover may be comprised of an anti-bacterial plastic oranti-bacterial metallic material.

It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide aregulated delivery of either a fragrance or sanitizer to the sanitaryhandlecover.

A further primary object and feature of the present invention is toprovide such a system that is efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Otherobjects and features of this invention will become apparent withreference to the following descriptions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this inventionprovides a sanitary cover system, for assisting sanitary use of at leastone portion of at least one restroom handle, comprising, in combination:an evaporative-ingredient for supplying at least one evaporativeingredient to assist restroom environments; a holder for holding theevaporative-ingredient; a removable attachment for removably attachingthe holder to the at least one portion of the at least one restroomhandle; and a color-indicator for providing at least one colorindication of timeliness for replacing such sanitary cover system.

Moreover, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein the holdercomprises an anti-microbial agent for assisting reduced transfer of livemicrobes from the at least one restroom handle to at least onerestroom-handle user. Additionally, it provides such a sanitary coversystem, wherein the evaporative-ingredient comprises a scentedingredient for scenting the surrounding environment. Also, it providessuch a sanitary cover system, wherein the evaporative ingredientprovides a disinfectant ingredient to assist disinfecting of the atleast one restroom handle. In addition, it provides such a sanitarycover system, wherein the removable attachment comprises a clampattachment for clamp-attaching the holder to the at least one portion ofthe at least one restroom handle.

And, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein the holdercomprises a method for dispersing the evaporative ingredient. Further,it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein the method ofdispersal comprises a perforated holder. Even further, it provides sucha sanitary cover system, wherein the method of dispersal comprises apermeable holder.

Moreover, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein thecolor-indicator comprises: a first color for indicating the presence ofthe evaporative-ingredient; and a second color which noticeably differsfrom the first color, for indicating timeliness for replacing thesanitary cover system; wherein the second color is viewable through theperforations when it is timely to replace the sanitary cover system.Additionally, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein: theevaporative-ingredient comprises at least one evaporative gel; the firstcolor comprises a first coloring of the evaporative gel for indicatingthe presence of the at least one evaporative gel; and the second coloris viewable through the perforations in the handle when it is timely toreplace the sanitary cover system.

Also, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein the holdercomprises a disperser for dispersing the evaporative ingredient. Inaddition, it provides a sanitary cover system, wherein the dispersercomprises at least one perforation in the holder. And, it provides asanitary cover system, wherein the disperser comprises at least onepermeable material.

In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this inventionprovides a sanitary cover system, for assisting sanitary use of at leastone portion of at least one restroom handle, comprising, in combination:at least one evaporative ingredient adapted to assist restroomenvironments; at least one holder adapted to hold such at least oneevaporative ingredient; at least one attacher adapted to removablyattach such at least one holder to the at least one portion of the atleast one restroom handle; and at least one color-indicator adapted toprovide at least one color indication of timeliness for replacing suchsanitary cover system.

Further, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at leastone holder comprises at least one anti-microbial agent adapted to assistreduced transfer of live microbes from the at least one restroom handleto at least one restroom-handle user. Even further, it provides such asanitary cover system, wherein such at least one evaporative ingredientcomprises at least one scented ingredient. Moreover, it provides such asanitary cover system, wherein such at least one evaporative ingredientcomprises at least one disinfectant ingredient to assist disinfecting ofthe at least one restroom handle. Additionally, it provides such asanitary cover system, wherein such at least one attacher comprises atleast one clamp adapted to clamp such at least one holder to the atleast one portion of the at least one restroom handle.

Also, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at leastone holder comprises at least one disperser to disperse such at leastone evaporative ingredient. In addition, it provides such a sanitarycover system, wherein such at least one disperser comprises at least oneperforation. And, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein suchat least one disperser comprises at least one permeable material.

Further, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at leastone color-indicator comprises: at least one first color for indicatingpresence of such at least one evaporative ingredient; and at least onesecond color, noticeably differing from such first color, for indicatingtimeliness for replacing such at least one evaporative ingredient;wherein such at least one second color is viewable through suchplurality of perforations when it is timely to replace such sanitarycover system. Even further, it provides such a sanitary cover system,wherein: such at least one evaporative ingredient comprises at least oneevaporative gel; such at least one first color comprises first coloringof such at least one evaporative gel to indicate presence of such atleast one evaporative gel; and such at least one second color isviewable through such plurality of perforations to indicate when it istimely to replace such sanitary cover system.

Moreover, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such atleast one holder comprises at least one anti-microbial agent adapted toassist reduced transfer of live microbes from the at least one restroomhandle to at least one restroom-handle user. Additionally, it providessuch a sanitary cover system, wherein such at least one evaporativeingredient comprises at least one scented ingredient. Also, it providessuch a sanitary cover system, wherein such at least one evaporativeingredient comprises at least one disinfectant ingredient to assistdisinfecting of the at least one restroom handle. In addition, itprovides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at least oneattacher comprises at least one clamp adapted to clamp such at least oneholder to the at least one portion of the at least one restroom handle.And, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at least oneholder is adapted to replaceably hold such at least one evaporativeingredient.

In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this inventionprovides a sanitary cover system, for assisting sanitary use of at leastone portion of at least one restroom handle, comprising, in combination:at least one evaporative ingredient adapted to assist restroomenvironments; at least one holder adapted to hold such at least oneevaporative ingredient; at least one attacher adapted to removablyattach such at least one holder to the at least one portion of the atleast one restroom handle; and at least one indicator adapted to provideat least one indication of timeliness for replacing such sanitary coversystem; wherein such at least one holder comprises at least oneanti-microbial agent adapted to assist reduced transfer of live microbesfrom the at least one restroom handle to at least one restroom-handleuser; and wherein such at least one evaporative ingredient comprises atleast one scented ingredient.

Further, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such at leastone evaporative ingredient comprises at least one disinfectantingredient to assist disinfecting of the at least one restroom handle.Even further, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such atleast one attacher comprises at least one clamp adapted to clamp such atleast one holder to the at least one portion of the at least onerestroom handle. Even further, it provides such a sanitary cover system,wherein such at least one holder comprises a plurality of perforationsadapted to assist passage of the at least one evaporative ingredient.

Even further, it provides such a sanitary cover system, wherein such atleast one holder comprises at least one permeable material adapted toassist passage of the at least one evaporative ingredient. In accordancewith another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides eachand every novel feature, element, combination, step and/or methoddisclosed or suggested by this patent application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle system in usewith a flush-tank type toilet according to a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of Detail 2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle system in usewith a flush-valve type toilet according to a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the flush-valve handle according toFIG. 3.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle cover assemblyaccording to FIG. 2.

FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of the flush-tank handle according toFIG. 5 illustrating the installation of a sanitary handle coveraccording to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6B shows a perspective view of the flush-tank handle according toFIG. 6A illustrating the sanitary handle cover as it emits adisinfectant according to a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6C shows a perspective view of the flush-tank handle according toFIG. 6A illustrating the sanitary handle cover indicating thedisinfectant has been depleted and is to be replaced according to apreferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a rear perspective view of the sanitary handle 11 coverassembly according to FIG. 5.

FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of Detail 8 of the sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 shows a front perspective view of the sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 shows a front perspective view of the sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 7.

FIG. 11 shows an exploded perspective view of a preferred variation ofthe sanitary handle cover assembly according to FIG. 5.

FIG. 12 shows a rear perspective view of the sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 11 illustrating a partial sanitary handlecover installation.

FIG. 13 is rear perspective view of the assembled sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 11.

FIG. 14 shows a front perspective view of the sanitary handle coverassembly according to FIG. 11.

FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of a flush-valve sanitary coverassembly of the sanitary handle system, according to a preferredembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 shows an exploded perspective view, partially in section, of theassembled flush-valve sanitary cover assembly according to FIG. 15.

FIG. 17 shows an exploded perspective view, partially in section, of atapered flush-valve sanitary cover assembly of the sanitary handlesystem, according to another preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 18A shows a perspective view of the assembled flushvalve sanitarycover assembly according to FIG. 17.

FIG. 18B shows a sectional view through section 18B-18B of FIG. 18A.

FIG. 18C shows a sectional view through section 18B-18B of FIG. 18A, ofa preferred variation of the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 18A.

FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle system in usewith a door handle according to a preferred embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of a sanitary handle system accordingto a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 shows a front plan view of the sanitary handle system accordingto FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 shows a top plan view of the sanitary handle system according toFIG. 20.

FIG. 23 shows a sectional view of section 23-23 of FIG. 22.

FIG. 24 shows a back plan view of the sanitary handle 13 systemaccording to FIG. 20.

FIG. 25 shows a back plan view of Detail B of FIG. 24.

FIG. 26 shows a front plan view of the sanitary handle system accordingto FIG. 20, installed on a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 27 shows a top plan view of the sanitary handle system according toFIG. 20, installed on a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 28 shows a sectional view of section 28-28 of FIG. 27.

FIG. 29 shows a perspective sectional view of section 28-28 of FIG. 22.

FIG. 30 shows a perspective back view of the sanitary handle systemaccording to FIG. 27, installed on a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 31 shows a top view of a method of installing the sanitary handlesystem according to FIG. 20 on a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 32 shows a front view of a method of removing the sanitary handlesystem according to FIG. 20 from a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 33 shows a cross-sectional view of the metered delivery scheme forthe toilet flush handle.

FIG. 34 shows a top view of the portion of the toilet flush handle thatincorporates the metered delivery scheme.

FIG. 35 shows a cross-sectional view of the toilet flush handle thatincorporates the flexible membrane.

FIG. 36 shows the top view of the portion of the toilet flush handlethat incorporates the flexible membrane.

Appendix A shows the function of the ridges in the V-shaped portion,according to FIG. 24.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODE AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THEINVENTION

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of sanitary handle system 100 in usewith a flush-tank type toilet 102 according to a preferred embodiment104 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of Detail 2 of FIG. 1. Preferably, inthis embodiment 104, the sanitary handle system 100 comprises a sanitaryhandle cover assembly 106 that preferably removably attaches to anexisting flush-tank handle 110 (best viewed in FIG. 6A) supplied withthe flush-tank toilet 102, as shown. Such flush-tank toilets 102typically include a water-flushed bowl 112 and flush-tank 108, as shown.Preferably, the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 comprisesdisinfecting elements that assist in preventing germ growth and livegerm transmission from the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 to personsusing the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 when flushing a toilet suchas flush-tank type toilet 102.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of sanitary handle system 100 in usewith a flush-valve type toilet 114 according to a preferred embodiment252 of the present invention. Preferably, embodiment 252 comprisesflush-valve handle cover assembly 250, as shown.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the flush-valve handle cover assembly250 according to FIG. 3. Preferably, the flushvalve handle coverassembly 250 removably attaches to a commercial style flush valve handle270 on a flush-valve 124 15 typically used with a urinal 123, as shown.Such flush-valves 124 are also used on other styles of toilets such aswaterflushed bowls 112 (e.g. bowl 112 shown in FIG. 1). FIG. 5 shows aperspective view of sanitary handle cover assembly 106 according to FIG.2. Preferably, sanitary handle cover assembly 106 allows the normalhandle operation of the flush-tank handle 110. Preferably, the sanitaryhandle cover assembly 106 comprises an outer portion 126, preferablycomprising disperser 150 (at least embodying herein wherein the holdercomprises a disperser for dispersing the evaporative ingredient means;and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one holder comprisesat least one disperser to disperse such at least one evaporativeingredient), which functions to permit disinfecting vapors to permeatefrom inside sanitary handle cover assembly 106 to at least the outsidesurface of sanitary handle cover assembly 106. Preferably, in thisillustrated preferred embodiment, disperser 150 comprises a plurality ofperforations 128 (at least embodying herein wherein the dispersercomprises at least one perforation in the holder; and at least embodyingherein wherein such at least one disperser comprises at least oneperforation) in sanitary handle cover assembly 106, as shown. Theperforations 128 provide for multiple functions as described below.

Most preferably, the sanitary handle system 100 provides one or morestyles of sanitary handle cover assemblies such as sanitary handle coverassembly 106 and flush-valve handle cover assembly 250 (illustrated inFIG. 3) to cover a portion of, or the entire, toilet handle. Preferably,such sanitary handle cover assemblies attach to an existing handle(toilet, sink, or other handle, such as a door, to be further describedbelow) and comprise one or more germ protecting systems for assistingprotection of handle-users from live germ transference from such handlesto such handle-users.

Preferably, such germ protecting systems comprise one or moreanti-microbial plastics, germicidal coatings, and/or disinfectingagents. Most preferably, the additives used in anti-microbial plasticsare such additives as, for example, Tributyl tin, Triclosan,10′,10′-oxybisphenox arsine (OBPA), 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one(OIT), dichloro-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (DCOIT), tributyl tin,zinc omadine, n-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin (BBIT), 3-iodo-2-propynylbutyl carbamate (IPBC), diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, or Silver (Silveris also especially useful when using Stainless steel outer portions asopposed to plastic). Preferably, germicidal coatings and/or disinfectingagents comprise such chemicals as, for example, silane quaternaryammonium salts, poly(vinyl-N-hexylpyridinium 17 bromide), n-halamines,silver, ethanol, almond glycerides, titanium dioxide,triisopropanolamine, etc. Upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advancesin technology, intended use, economics and desired germ-fightingingredients, etc., other antimicrobial additives and/or coatings,combinations of such anti-microbial plastics, germicidal coatings anddisinfecting agents, etc., may suffice to be used within and as part ofthe sanitary handle system 100.

FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly106 on a flush-tank handle 110 according to a preferred embodiment ofthe present invention.

FIG. 6B shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly106 according to FIG. 6A illustrating the sanitary handle cover assembly106 as it emits a scent 130 and/or disinfectant 132 according to apreferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6C shows a perspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly106 according to FIG. 6A illustrating the sanitary handle cover assembly106 with color-indicators for indicating that the scent 130 and/ordisinfectant 132 has been depleted and is to be replaced according to apreferred embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, the sanitaryhandle cover assembly 106 is formed to be placed over the flushtankhandle 110, as shown. Preferably, the flush-tank handle comprises anelongated end 120 and a rounded end 121, as shown.

Preferably, the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 comprises coloredindicators 140 (at least embodying herein a color-indicator forproviding a color indication of need for replacing such sanitary handlecover assembly; and at least embodying herein at least onecolor-indicator structured and arranged to provide at least one colorindication of need for replacing such sanitary handle cover assembly),preferably embedded into an evaporating composition 142 (i.e.,comprising at least one evaporating ingredient). The evaporativeingredient can consist of varying compositions. For instance, thesanitizing agent can consist of either an evaporative gel, a liquidbase, or a glycol-based gel which contains a liquid sanitizing orfragrance agent. Both the evaporative gel and the liquid base simplytransmit the sanitizing agent to the surface of the handle by simpleevaporation. When the liquid sanitizing or fragrance agent is embeddedwithin the glycol-based gel, only the liquid sanitizing or fragranceagent will evaporate from the glycol base leaving the gel behind. Thisis especially useful for enabling a first color indicator to residebelow the liquid or gel (the liquid or gel being of a second color) sothat when the liquid or gel evaporates, the first color indicator willbe revealed. In the case of the glycol-based gel, the glycol-based gelwould be clear, while the sanitizing or fragrance agent would contain asecond color indicator such that when the sanitizing or fragranceevaporates from the glycol gel, the first color indicator would berevealed below the glycol gel. In an alternate embodiment, another formof indicating that the evaporative gel is nearly depleted is toincorporate a color changing ink, and in particular, an oxidizing inkencompassed by the evaporative gel. An oxidizing ink has the ability tochange from a first color to a second color as the ink is exposed toair. As the evaporative gel disintegrates over time, the ink is exposedand changes to a new color thereby indicating that it is time to replacethe evaporative gel. This system also can be employed in many fragrancesembedded within evaporative gels. When the fragrance and evaporative geldisintegrates over time, the oxidizing ink can indicate to a consumerthat it is time to replace the fragrance. The rate of evaporation canalso be regulated by enclosing the evaporative gel with a container thatincludes small openings that allow the evaporative gel to escape intothe surrounding atmosphere much in the same way that many commercial airfresheners deliver a regulated amount of freshener to the surroundingarea. The rate of evaporation can also be regulated by heating theevaporative gel.

Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinaryskill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, such as user preference, advances in technology, intendeduse, manufacturing and economics, etc., other methods of colorindication, such as colored plastic inserts and integral coloredportions of the sanitary handle cover assembly, etc., may suffice.

Preferably, the evaporating composition 142 comprises a gel compoundsuch as, for example, a gelled hydrocarbon or an aqueous based gel(which emits vapor to the extent desired for each embodiment to resultin a vapor pressure sufficient to permeate vapor adjacent one or moreappropriate external surfaces of the handle, through such surfaces,sufficient for disinfectant action). Preferably, the evaporatingcomposition 142 includes a scent 130 (at least embodying herein whereinthe evaporative gel comprises a scent; and at least embodying hereinwherein such at least one evaporative gel comprises at least one scentadapted to provide at least one scent) or disinfectant 132 (at leastembodying herein wherein the evaporative gel provides a disinfectantvapor for assisting disinfecting of the at least one restroom handle;and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one evaporative gelprovides at least one disinfectant vapor to assist disinfecting of theat least one restroom handle), or both, that is preferably mountedwithin, or integral to, the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 andpreferably viewable through the perforations 128, as shown.

Further, the evaporating ingredients of evaporating composition 142preferably evaporate through (as one preferred example of vaporpermeation to an external handle surface) the perforations 128 (at leastembodying herein wherein such at least one holder comprises a pluralityof perforations structured and arranged to assist evaporation of such atleast one evaporative gel onto the at least one restroom handle; and atleast embodying herein wherein the holder is perforated for assistingevaporation of the evaporative gel onto the at least one restroomhandle) and coat the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 withdisinfectant 132, and preferably scent 130, as shown.

Preferably, the color-indicators 140 comprise a first color-indicator146 and a second color-indicator 144, as shown. Preferably, the firstcolor-indicator 146 (for example, blue) shows a different color than thesecond color-indicator 144 (for example, red). Preferably, the firstcolor-indicator 146 indicates (visually, preferably through theperforations 128) the evaporating composition 142 is present in thesanitary handle cover assembly 106. Preferably, when the evaporatingcomposition 142 is near depletion, the second color indicator 144 (atleast embodying herein at least one indicator structured and arranged toprovide at least one indication of need for replacing such sanitaryhandle cover assembly) can be seen (visually, preferably through theperforations 128), thereby indicating the evaporating composition 142 isnear depletion and should be replaced. Preferred embodiments of thecolor indicators 146 and 144 are further detailed below (see FIG. 11 andFIG. 17). Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those ofordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, such as user preference, advances in technology, intendeduse, economics, etc., other colors of the evaporating composition 142and other color indicators, such as uncolored, multi-colored, colorsvisible through a special port, etc., may suffice. Even further, uponreading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill inthe art will now understand that, under appropriate circumstances, suchas user preference, advances in technology, intended use, etc., othermethods of indicating the quantity of evaporative composition 142remaining, such as digital indicators, etc., may suffice.

Reference is now made to FIG. 7 through FIG. 10 with continued referenceto the above Figures. FIG. 7 shows a rear perspective view of thesanitary handle cover assembly 106 according to FIG. 5. FIG. 8 shows aperspective view of Detail 8 of the sanitary handle cover assembly 106according to FIG. 7. FIG. 9 shows a front plan view of the sanitaryhandle cover assembly 106 according to FIG. 7. FIG. 10 shows a frontperspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 according toFIG. 7.

Preferably, sanitary handle cover assembly 106 comprises an outerportion 126 and an inner portion 156, as shown.

Preferably, the outer portion 126 comprises an anti-microbial agent,preferably integral to the outer portion 126 (at least embodying hereinwherein the holder comprises an antimicrobial agent for assistingreduced transfer of live microbes from the at least one restroom handleto at least one restroom handle user; and at least embodying hereinwherein such at least one holder comprises at least one anti-microbialagent adapted to assist reduced transfer of live microbes from the atleast one restroom handle to at least one restroom handle user), asshown, such as previously described above (preferably, OBPA, Tributyltin and/or Triclosan) that assists reduced transfer of live microbesfrom the outer portion 126 to a user.

Preferably, the outer portion further comprises a face 162 and aperforated perimeter cover 164, as shown. Preferably, the perforatedperimeter cover 164 is visible adjacent the perimeter 166 of the face162, as shown. Preferably, the inner portion 156 comprises one or moreholders 158 (at least embodying herein holder means for holding the gelor liquid; and at least embodying herein at least one holder to hold theat least one evaporative ingredient) sized to receive an evaporatingcomposition 142 (at least embodying herein an evaporative-ingredient forsupplying at least one evaporative ingredient to assist restroomenvironments; and at least embodying herein at least one evaporative gelstructured and arranged to supply evaporative ingredients to assistrestroom environments), as shown.

Preferably, the remaining portion of the inner portion comprises opening160 that is preferably contoured to allow a flush-tank handle 110 to fitwithin such opening 160, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advancesin technology, intended use, economics, different-sized handles, ease ofmanufacturing, etc., other dimensions and arrangements for the innerportion 156, may suffice.

Preferably, the perimeter cover 164 comprises a removable attachmentsystem 170 for attaching the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 to theflush-tank handle 110 (at least embodying herein a removable attachmentfor removably attaching the holder to the at least one restroom handle;and at least embodying herein at least one removable attachmentstructured and arranged to removably attach such at least one holder tothe at least one restroom handle), as shown. Preferably, the attachmentsystem 170 comprises a hinged piece 172 and one or more snap-lock tabs174, 176 and 178, as shown. Preferably, the hinged piece 172 comprises aholder 158 sized to receive an evaporating composition 142, as shown.Preferably, the holder 158 comprises a flexible hinge 182, preferablyplastic, more preferably a plastic “living” hinge, most preferablyintegral to the perimeter cover 164, as shown. Upon reading theteachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art willnow understand that, under appropriate circumstances, such as userpreference, advances in technology, intended use, economics, artisticstyle, etc., other methods of hinging, such as mechanical hinges, andother methods of attaching, such as removable adhesive, hook and loopfabric, etc., may suffice.

In operation, the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 preferably attachesto a flush-tank handle 110 by opening the attached hinged piece 172,with holder 158, and fitting the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 overthe flush-tank handle 110 until the tabs 174, 176 and 178 hook onto theback of the rounded end 121 of the flush-tank handle 110, as shown.Next, the holder 158 is preferably closed and pressed tightly againstthe elongated handle portion 120 of the flush-tank handle 110 to clampthe hinged piece 172 onto the flush-tank handle 110, as shown.Preferably, the hinged piece 172 comprises a set of locking grooves 186that will grab onto a matching set of locking tabs 190 on the innerportion 192 of the perimeter end 194, as shown. Preferably, the lockingtabs 190 and locking grooves 186 further provide for an adjustableclamping mechanism to vertically clamp the holder 158 onto theflush-tank handle 110 (at least embodying herein wherein the removableattachment comprises a clamp attacher for clamp attaching the holder tothe at least one restroom handle; and at least embodying herein whereinsuch at least one removable attachment comprises at least one clampattacher structured and arranged to clamp attach such at least oneholder to the at least one restroom handle), as shown. Upon reading theteachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art willnow understand that, under appropriate circumstances, such as userpreference, advances in technology, intended use, economics, etc., othermethods of attaching the sanitary handle cover assembly 106 toflush-tank handle 110, such as adhesive, other clamping mechanisms,etc., may suffice.

Reference is now made to FIG. 11 through FIG. 14 with continuedreference to the above Figures. FIG. 11 shows an exploded perspectiveview of a sanitary handle cover assembly 200 according to anotherpreferred embodiment 202 of the present invention. FIG. 12 shows a rearperspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly 200 according toFIG. 11 illustrating a partial sanitary handle cover installation. FIG.13 shows a rear perspective view of the sanitary handle cover assembly200 according to FIG. 11. FIG. 14 shows a front perspective view of thesanitary handle cover assembly 200 according to FIG. 11.

Preferably, the sanitary handle cover assembly 200 comprises a firstportion 206 and a second portion 208, as shown. Preferably, firstportion 206 and second portion 208 comprise attachment system 210, asshown. Preferably, the first portion 206 comprises an evaporatingcomposition holder 212, as shown. Preferably, the evaporatingcomposition holder 212 comprises an evaporating composition 214,preferably an evaporating semi-solid gel comprising a disinfectant 132and/or a scent 130 as previously described above, as shown. Mostpreferably, the evaporating semi-solid gel comprises disinfectants suchas, for example, alcohols, phenolic compounds, and/or quanternaryammonium compounds, as previously described.

Most preferably, the evaporating composition 214 comprises twodifferently colored evaporative gels. Preferably, a first colored gel240 (at least embodying herein first color means for indicating presenceof evaporative gel; and at least embodying herein at least one firstcolor to indicate presence of such at least one evaporative gel; andfurther embodying herein wherein such first color means comprises firstcolored evaporative gel means for indicating presence of evaporativegel; and at least embodying herein wherein such at least one first colorcomprises at least one first colored evaporative gel adapted to indicatepresence of such at least one evaporative gel) and a second colored gel242 are used, as shown especially in FIG. 11. Preferably, the firstcolored gel 240 is blue and the second colored gel 242 is red.Preferably, the first colored gel 240 evaporates and, as it reducestowards depletion, the second colored gel 242 (at least embodying hereina second color for indicating need for replacing such sanitary handlecover assembly; wherein the second color is viewable through theperforations when the evaporative gel is nearly depleted; and at leastembodying herein wherein the second color is viewable through theperforation when the first colored evaporative gel is nearly depleted;and at least embodying herein at least one second color to indicate needfor replacing such sanitary handle cover assembly; wherein such at leastone second color is viewable through such plurality of perforations whensuch at least one evaporative gel is nearly depleted, and at leastembodying herein such at least one second color comprising at least onesecond colored evaporative gel adapted to indicate need for replacingsuch sanitary handle cover assembly; wherein such at least one secondcolored evaporative gel is viewable through such plurality ofperforations when such at least one first colored evaporative gel isnearly depleted) is visible (preferably through the perforations 128) toindicate to a user that the sanitary handle cover assembly 200 needs tobe replaced, as shown.

Another form of indicating that the evaporative gel is nearly depletedis to incorporate an oxidizing ink encompassed by the evaporative gel.An oxidizing ink has the ability to change from a first color to asecond color as the ink is exposed to air. As the evaporative geldisintegrates over time, the ink is exposed and changes to a new colorthereby indicating that it is time to replace the evaporative gel. Thissystem also can be employed in many fragrances embedded withinevaporative gels. When the fragrance and evaporative gel disintegratesover time, the oxidizing ink can indicate to a consumer that it is timeto replace the fragrance.

Preferably, the entire sanitary handle cover assembly 200 is replacedwhen the color-indicators 140 indicate that the evaporating composition214 is near depletion. Upon reading the teachings of this specification,those of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, underappropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advances intechnology, intended use, etc., other methods of replenishing theevaporative composition 214, such as only replacing the evaporativecomposition 214 and not the entire sanitary handle cover assembly, etc.,may suffice.

Preferably, in operation, the first portion 206 is placed over aflush-tank handle 110 wherein the elongated end 120 fits tightly withinV-shaped portion 216 of the first portion 206. Preferably, the secondportion 208 slidably fits over the first portion 206 such that thesanitary handle cover assembly 200 is tightly held to the flush-tankhandle 110. Preferably, the first portion 206 has a set of angledgrooves 220 along the outer leading edge 222 of each of the ends 224 ofthe V-shaped portion 216, as shown. Preferably, the second portion 208comprises a set of oppositely angled barbs 226 arranged to catch andhold onto the set of angled grooves 220, as shown. This arrangementprovides an attachment system 210 that horizontally clamps the sanitaryhandle cover assembly 200 to the flush-tank handle 110. Also,preferably, the second portion 208 comprises a set of tabs 230 to assistgrabbing and attaching onto the back of the rounded end 121 of theflush-tank handle 110, as shown. Upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advancesin technology, intended use, physical limitations of the device andusers, etc., other methods of attachment of the sanitary handle coverassembly 200 to the flush-tank handle 110, such as adhesive, otherclamping means, etc., may suffice. Preferably, the second portion 208comprises a face 232 and a perimeter cover 234, as shown. As describedabove, the face 232 comprises perforations 128 to allow thedisinfectant/scent to evaporate through to the outer portion of thesanitary handle cover assembly 200, as shown. Preferably, the face 232also comprises indicia 236, such as, for example, a company logo ortrademark. Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those ofordinary skill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, such as user preference, advances in technology, intendeduse, desired evaporation coverage (of the disinfectant), economicaladvantages, etc., other quantities, locations, shapes, and sizes for theperforations, such as all around the sanitary handle cover assembly,linear slits, pores, etc., may suffice.

FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of a flush-valve handle cover assembly250 of sanitary handle system 100 according to a preferred embodiment252 of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment 252 of thesanitary handle system 100, a flush-valve handle cover assembly 250 isprovided to provide a sanitary handle cover for use with a toilet havinga flush valve of the type utilizing an elongated handle such asflush-valve handle 270, as shown in FIG. 3 above. Typically, suchelongated handles are touched each time the toilet is flushed andtherefore are a transmitter of germs and diseases.

Preferably, the flush-valve handle cover assembly 250 comprises an outerportion 254, preferably comprising a sleeve 260 (preferably comprisingan integral anti-microbial plastic), disperser 150 (preferablycomprising a plurality of perforations 248 in flush-valve handle coverassembly 250), and an inner portion 258, as shown. Most preferably, theanti-microbial plastic outer portion 254 embodiment comprises an innerportion 258 comprising at least one evaporative gel insert 256, asshown.

FIG. 16 shows an exploded perspective view, partially in section, of theassembled flush-valve sanitary cover assembly 250 according to FIG. 15.Preferably, the outer portion 254 further comprises a closed cap 262 atone end of the sleeve 260, and an apertured cap 264, having an opening266, to allow the flush-valve handle 270 (seen best in FIG. 18B) to fitwithin the opening 266 and the aperture 268 within gel insert 256, asshown. Preferably, the apertured cap 264 has an extended insert portion272 that inserts into aperture 268 and assists holding the apertured cap264 in place, as well as providing additional friction fitting of theflush-valve handle 270 in the aperture 268, as shown. Additionally, inembodiment 252, the aperture 268 preferably has the same diameterthroughout the aperture 268, preferably just wide enough to snugly fit auser-desired sized flush-valve handle 270, as shown. Preferably, theface 276 of the outer portion 254 also comprises indicia 278, such as,for example, a company logo or trademark.

FIG. 17 shows an exploded perspective view of a tapered flush-valvesanitary cover assembly 280 of sanitary handle system 100 according toanother preferred embodiment 282 of the present invention. Preferably,FIG. 17 is constructed in a similar manner (except being stainless steelin lieu of plastic) as embodiment 252 with one major difference: theaperture 268 has a tapered diameter 284 in lieu of the same diameterthroughout, as shown. The tapered diameter 284 provides for theflush-valve sanitary cover assembly 280 fitting a variety of differingsized flush valve handle exterior diameters.

FIG. 17 illustrates another preferred embodiment of the color-indicators140. Preferably, the evaporative gel insert 256 is comprised of multiplecolor elements such that as the evaporating composition 142 evaporates,the first color indicator 146 eventually dissipates until the secondcolor indicator 144 is visible. Preferably, evaporating composition 142comprises first color-indicator 146. Preferably, second color-indicator144 comprises an inner support tube 286 that conforms to the shape ofaperture 268, as shown. Preferably, the inner support tube 286 iscolored, more preferably colored red, and the red color will show upthrough the perforations 248 when the evaporating composition 142substantially evaporates. Preferably, in such manner, the red color willindicate when the sanitary handle cover assembly needs to be replaced.Upon reading the teachings of this specification, those of ordinaryskill in the art will now understand that, under appropriatecircumstances, such as user preference, advances in technology,economics, intended use, etc., other arrangements, such as more than twocolor indicators, multiple colored layers of evaporating gel, etc., maysuffice.

FIG. 18A shows a perspective view of an assembled flushvalve sanitarycover assembly 290 illustrating another preferred method of attachmentaccording to a preferred embodiment 292 of the present invention.

FIG. 18B shows section 18B-18B according to FIG. 18A. In embodiment 292,the outer portion 254 is preferably stainless steel and comprises aninner portion 258 comprising at least one disinfectant insert 256, asshown. In this embodiment 292, a setscrew 294 is used to hold theassembled flush-valve sanitary cover assembly 290 to the flush-valvehandle 270. The flushvalve sanitary cover assembly 290 may includeeither a tapered aperture 268 or a non-tapered aperture 268, however atapered aperture 268 in combination with use of the setscrew 294 is mostpreferred.

FIG. 18C shows a sectional view through section 18B-18B according toFIG. 18A, of a preferred variation (most preferred when, for example,very-closely controlled permeability and rate of vapor diffusion isdesired) of the preferred embodiment according to FIG. 18A. Preferably,in embodiment 293, disperser 150 (at least embodying herein wherein suchdisperser means comprises at least one permeable material; and at leastembodying wherein such at least one disperser comprises at least onepermeable material) comprises outer portion 254, which preferablycomprises a porous material whose permeability to the resident vaporpressure permits vapor from the contents of disinfectant insert 256 todiffuse through outer portion 254 onto the outside surface of outerportion 254. Preferably, outer portion 254 (at least embodying hereinwherein such at least one holder comprises at least one permeablematerial adapted to assist passage of the at least one evaporativeingredient) comprises a porous material (permeable to vapor) such as,for example, ceramic, plastic foam (preferably opencelled), porousmetal, etc. Most preferably, outer portion 254 comprises a hard, porousantibacterial open-celled plastic foam. Preferably, the perforatedportions (or the entire assemblies) of the other embodiments of thepresent invention, such as, for example, sanitary handle cover assembly106, evaporating composition holder 212, face 234, sleeve 260, etc., mayalso comprise porous material in lieu of or in addition to perforations248 and/or 128, as disperser 150. Upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advancesin technology, intended use, economics, etc., other porous materials,such as open-celled plastic foam, high-density polyethylene foam,ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene foam, polypropylene foam,porous composite materials, etc., may suffice.

FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of sanitary handle system 100 in usewith a door handle 310 according to a preferred embodiment of thepresent invention. Preferably, the sanitary handle system 100 may beused on door handles (typically handles used a lot by the public),particularly those handles attached adjacent toilets. Most preferably,the door handle 310 comprises similar elements to those stated above,being an exterior sleeve having anti-microbial properties, an innerdisinfectant insert placed within such exterior sleeve, a first colorindicator and a second color-indicator that shows though a set ofperforations on the exterior of the sleeve when the sanitaryhandle-cover assembly needs replacing, and a means for attaching thesanitary handle-cover assembly to the door handle. Upon reading theteachings of this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art willnow understand that, under appropriate circumstances, such as publicaccess, desired protection, user preference, advances in technology,intended use, etc., other methods of using the sanitary handle system100 may suffice. Further, upon reading the teachings of thisspecification, those of ordinary skill in the art will now understandthat, under appropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advancesin technology, intended use, economics, public access, desiredprotection, handle size and dimensions, etc., other styles and shapes ofthe sanitary handle-cover assembly, such as squared, octagonal,doorknob-shaped, faucet handle shaped, etc., may suffice.

FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of a sanitary handle system 100according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.Preferably, sanitary handle system 100 comprises sanitary handle coverassembly 706 that preferably removably attaches to an existingflush-tank handle 110 (best viewed in FIG. 6A). Preferably, sanitaryhandle cover assembly 706 comprises removable attachment system 170,face 762, perimeter cover 764, colored indicators 140, evaporatingcomposition 142, and disperser 150, as shown.

FIG. 21 shows a front plan view of the sanitary handle system accordingto FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 shows a top plan view of the sanitary handle system according toFIG. 20.

FIG. 23 shows a sectional view of section 23-23 of FIG. 22. Preferably,disperser 150 comprises disinfectant holder 158 and permeable membrane759, as shown, which preferably disperses disinfectant 132 (preferablycontained in evaporating composition 142) from inside disinfectantholder 158 at least onto the surface of permeable membrane 759. Thepermeable membrane 759 may also comprise a hydrophobic or oleophobicporous membrane. The hydrophobic membrane would allow only liquid vaporgases to pass through the membrane and prevent liquids from doing thesame. Oleophobic membranes do the same except they do it by resistingliquid bases with bases that have surface tensions much lower than water(such as alcohol). Upon reading the teachings of this specification,those of ordinary skill in the art will now understand that, underappropriate circumstances, such as user preference, advances intechnology, intended use, etc., other arrangements, such as liquiddisinfectant, other porous materials, other permeable materials, etc.,may suffice.

Preferably, disperser 150 comprises scent holder 731 and ports 732, asshown, and preferably disperses scent 130 (preferably contained inevaporating composition 142) from inside scent holder 731, through ports732 on perimeter cover 764, into the air adjacent sanitary handle coverassembly 706. Preferably, colored indicators 140 comprise first colorindicator 146 (preferably contained in evaporating composition 142),second color-indicator 144, ports 732, and scent holder 731. Preferably,second color-indicator 144 comprises a color on the bottom surface ofscent holder 731, as shown, that becomes visible through ports 732 whenscent 130 (which preferably comprises first color-indicator 146, whichis preferably contained in evaporating composition 142) is depleted.When using either a hydrophobic or oleophobic porous membrane incombination with a liquid based sanitizing or fragrance agent, it isunderstood that the ports 732 must be sealed through the use of a clearplastic window to prevent the liquid from spilling through the ports 732thereby allowing the color indicator 144 to be seen through the ports732.

Preferably, removable attachment system 170 comprises first portion 707and second portion 708, as shown. Preferably, second portion 708comprises V-shaped portion 716, as shown. Preferably, the second portion708 slidably and lockably fits into the first portion 707, as shown,such that the sanitary handle cover assembly 706 is tightly held to theflush-tank handle 110. Preferably, the first portion 707 has an angledbarb 720 along the top side of locking flap 723, as shown. Preferably,the second portion 708 comprises a set of oppositely angled barbs 726arranged to catch and hold onto angled barb 720, as shown. Thisarrangement provides an attachment system 710 that horizontally clampsthe sanitary handle cover assembly 706 to the flush-tank handle 110, asshown. Also, preferably, the first portion 707 comprises a set of tabs230 to assist grabbing and attaching onto the back of the rounded end121 of the flush-tank handle 110, as shown. Upon reading the teachingsof this specification, those of ordinary skill in the art will nowunderstand that, under appropriate circumstances, such as userpreference, advances in technology, intended use, physical limitationsof the device and users, etc., other methods of attachment of thesanitary handle cover assembly 706 to the flush-tank handle 110, such asadhesive, other clamping means, etc., may suffice.

FIG. 24 shows a back plan view of the sanitary handle system accordingto FIG. 20. Preferably, second portion 708 slidably attaches to firstportion 707 by engaging groove 709, as shown.

FIG. 25 shows a back plan view of Detail B of FIG. 24.

FIG. 26 shows a front plan view of the sanitary handle system accordingto FIG. 20, installed on a toilet flush handle 110. Preferably, secondportion 708 slides and locks into first portion 707, as shown, in orderto confirm to the length and size of toilet flush handle 110, in orderto securely attach to flush toilet handle 110.

FIG. 27 shows a top plan view of the sanitary handle system according toFIG. 20, installed on a toilet flush handle.

FIG. 28 shows a sectional view of section 28-28 of FIG. 27.

FIG. 29 shows a perspective sectional view of section 28-28 of FIG. 22.

FIG. 30 shows a perspective back view of the sanitary handle systemaccording to FIG. 20, installed on a toilet flush handle 110.

FIG. 31 shows a top view of a method of installing the sanitary handlesystem according to FIG. 20 on a toilet flush handle 110.

FIG. 32 shows a front view of a method of removing the sanitary handlesystem according to FIG. 20 from a toilet flush 40 handle 110.Preferably, sanitary handle cover assembly 706 is removed by pullinglocking flap 723 downward, as shown, so that angled barbs 726 disengagefrom angled barb 720, permitting first portion 707 to be pulled off ofsecond portion 708. This arrangement provides a secure and childproofattachment system 170.

As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, an alternate embodiment demonstrates anadditional apparatus for freshening the surrounding air after a urinalis flushed using a metered dispensing system 705. An antibacterialplastic cover 730 encloses a sponge 720. The sponge 720 resides betweena retaining wall 700 and the cover 730. The retaining wall 700 isperpendicular to the cover 730 and extends vertically from the cover 730at point 740 yet does not reach the opposite end of the cover 730. Aliquid fragrance 710 is dispensed within the fragrance chamber 715. Thefragrance chamber 715 is located opposite the sponge 720 and isseparated by the retaining wall 700. The entire system resides withinassembly 250 so that when the assembly 250 is actuated by moving theassembly 250 from a horizontal default position to a negative anglerelative to the horizontal position, the liquid fragrance 710 by meansof gravity, spills over into the sponge 720. The absorbent sponge 720 issoaked with the liquid fragrance 710 and immediately begins evaporatinginto the surrounding area outside of the assembly 250 through one ormore of the openings 750. It is understood by one of normal skill in theart that the configuration as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33 can be created asa discrete unit or the configuration can be part of an actual urinal ortoilet handle.

As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, an alternate embodiment of the home toiletcover handle 800 is shown. The handle 800 further includes a porous orperforated membrane 810. The membrane 810 serves as one side of achamber 830. The chamber 830 typically serves as either a sanitizingagent reservoir or a fragrance reservoir. The portion of the coverhandle 800 that includes the membrane 810 is made from a flexiblematerial with memory so that the portion of the cover that is bound bypoints 811 and 812 can be depressed, yet will flex back to itspre-depressed position. The membrane also includes one or more openings820. When the toilet handle 800 is flushed from the top end of thehandle 800, typically, the membrane 810 will bend inward. When themembrane 810 bends inward, the pressure inside the chamber 830 willincrease and force the sanitizing or fragrant vapors through themembrane 810. In the case where a sanitizing agent resides within thechamber 830, the sanitizing agent vapors will collect along the outsideof the membrane 810 through its openings 820.

Appendix A shows the function of the ridges in V-shaped portion 716,according to FIG. 24.

It is noted that the above-described systems comprise essentiallysimilar functioning devices, each having an exterior sleeve havinganti-microbial properties, at least one inner disinfectant insert placedwithin such exterior sleeve, a first color indicator, a secondcolor-indicator that shows though a set of perforations (or aperforation) on the exterior of the sleeve when the insert needsreplacing, and a means for attaching the sanitary handle-cover assemblyto a normally functioning device handle.

Although applicant has described applicant's preferred embodiments ofthis invention, it will be understood that the broadest scope of thisinvention includes such modifications as diverse shapes and sizes andmaterials. Such scope is limited only by the below claims as read inconnection with the above specification.

Further, many other advantages of applicant's invention will be apparentto those skilled in the art from the above descriptions and the belowclaims.

1) A sanitary cover system, relating to assisting sanitary use of atleast one portion of at least one restroom handle, comprising, incombination: a) An evaporative-ingredient; b) A holder; said holderadapted to hold said evaporative ingredient; and c) A removableattachment said removable attachment coupled to said holder. 2) Thesanitary cover system, according to claim 1, wherein said holdercomprises an anti-microbial agent. 3) The sanitary cover system,according to claim 1, wherein said evaporative-ingredient furthercomprises a scented ingredient. 4) The sanitary cover system, accordingto claim 1, wherein said evaporative-ingredient provides a disinfectantto assist disinfecting of a restroom handle. 5) The sanitary coversystem, according to claim 1, wherein said removable attachment furthercomprises a clamp attachment whereby said clamp attachment is coupled toa portion of the at least one restroom handle. 6) The sanitary coversystem, according to claim 1, wherein said holder further comprises adispersal apparatus for dispersing said evaporative ingredient. 7) Thesanitary cover system, according to claim 6, wherein said dispersalapparatus further comprises at least one perforation on said holder. 8)The sanitary cover system, according to claim 6, wherein said dispersalapparatus further comprises at least one permeation within said holder.9) The sanitary cover system, according to claim 6, wherein saidcolor-indicator comprises: a) Said evaporative ingredient wherein saidevaporative ingredient is comprised of a first color, said first colorindicating presence of said evaporative-ingredient; and b) A secondcolor such that when said evaporative ingredient is no longer present,said second color indicating timeliness for replacing said sanitarycover system; c) said second color is viewable when it is timely toreplace said sanitary cover system. 10) The sanitary cover system,according to claim 9, wherein said evaporative-ingredient comprises atleast one evaporative gel. 11) A sanitary cover system, relating toassisting sanitary use of at least one portion of at least one restroomhandle, comprising, in combination: a) at least one evaporativeingredient; b) at least one holder adapted to hold said at least oneevaporative ingredient; and c) at least one removable attachment adaptedto removably attach said at least one holder to the at least one portionof the at least one restroom handle. 12) The sanitary cover system,according to claim 11, wherein said at least one holder comprises atleast one antimicrobial agent adapted to assist reduced transfer of livemicrobes from the at least one restroom handle to at least onerestroom-handle user. 13) The sanitary cover system, according to claim11, wherein said at least one evaporative ingredient comprises at leastone scented ingredient. 14) The sanitary cover system, according toclaim 11, wherein said at least one evaporative ingredient comprises atleast one disinfectant ingredient to assist disinfecting of the at leastone restroom handle. 15) The sanitary cover system, according to claim11, wherein said at least one attacher comprises at least one clampadapted to clamp said at least one holder to the at least one portion ofthe at least one restroom handle. 16) The sanitary cover system,according to claim 11, wherein said at least one holder comprises atleast one disperser to disperse said at least one evaporativeingredient. 17) The sanitary cover system, according to claim 16,wherein said at least one disperser comprises at least one perforation.18) The sanitary cover system, according to claim 16, wherein said atleast one disperser comprises at least one permeable material. 19) Thesanitary cover system, according to claim 11, wherein said at least onecolor-indicator comprises: a) at least one first color for indicatingpresence of said at least one evaporative ingredient; and b) at leastone second color, noticeably differing from such first color, forindicating timeliness for replacing said at least one evaporativeingredient; c) wherein said at least one second color is viewablethrough said plurality of perforations when it is timely to replace saidsanitary cover system. 20) The sanitary cover system, according to claim17, wherein: a) said at least one evaporative ingredient comprises atleast one evaporative gel; b) said at least one first color comprisesfirst coloring of said at least one evaporative gel to indicate presenceof said at least one evaporative gel; and c) said at least one secondcolor is viewable through said plurality of perforations to indicatewhen it is timely to replace said sanitary cover system. 21) Thesanitary cover system, according to claim 11, wherein said at least oneholder is adapted to replaceably hold said at least one evaporativeingredient. 22) A sanitary cover system, relating to assisting sanitaryuse of at least one portion of at least one restroom handle, comprising,in combination: a) at least one evaporative ingredient adapted to assistrestroom environments; b) at least one holder adapted to hold said atleast one evaporative ingredient; c) at least one attacher adapted toremovably attach said at least one holder to the at least one portion ofthe at least one restroom handle; and d) at least one indicator adaptedto provide at least one indication of timeliness for replacing saidsanitary cover system; e) wherein said at least one holder comprises atleast one anti-microbial agent adapted to assist reduced transfer oflive microbes from the at least one restroom handle to at least onerestroom-handle user; and f) wherein said at least one evaporativeingredient comprises at least one scented ingredient. 23) The sanitarycover system, according to claim 22, wherein said at least oneevaporative ingredient comprises at least one disinfectant ingredient toassist disinfecting of the at least one restroom handle. 24) Thesanitary cover system, according to claim 22, wherein said at least oneattacher comprises at least one clamp adapted to clamp said at least oneholder to the at least one portion of the at least one restroom handle.25) The sanitary cover system, according to claim 22, wherein said atleast one holder comprises a plurality of perforations adapted to assistpassage of the at least one evaporative ingredient. 26) The sanitarycover system, according to claim 22, wherein said at least one holdercomprises at least one permeable material adapted to assist passage ofthe at least one evaporative ingredient. 27) The sanitary cover systemof claim 1 further comprising: a) a cover; b) a retaining wall; i. saidretaining wall extending perpendicularly forming a first chamber and asecond chamber; c) an opening fixed directly above said first chamber.28) The sanitary cover system of claim 27 further comprising: a) aliquid wherein said liquid is inserted into said second chamber b) anabsorbent substance wherein said absorbent substance is enclosed withinsaid first chamber such that when said cover is displaced so that saidsecond chamber rests above said first chamber, said liquid crosses intosaid first chamber and is absorbed by said absorbent substance so thatsaid liquid may evaporate through said opening. 29) The sanitary coversystem of claim 1 or claim 27 wherein said cover is comprised of aplastic or metallic material. 30) The sanitary cover system of claim 29wherein said plastic material is further comprised of an anti-bacterialagent. 31) The sanitary cover system of claim 27 wherein a fragrantsubstance is enclosed by said second chamber. 32) The sanitary coversystem of claim 11 further comprising: a) a chamber i. said chamberfurther comprising of at least two sides wherein one of said at leasttwo sides further comprises a flexible membrane; ii. said flexiblemembrane further comprising an outer surface and at least one opening.33) The sanitary cover system of claim 32 wherein said chamber furthercomprises an evaporative substance, such that when said flexiblemembrane is depressed, a portion of said evaporative substance is forcedout of said opening so that it can collect on the outer surface of saidflexible membrane. 34) The sanitary cover system of claim 1 wherein saidevaporative ingredient comprises a liquid sanitizing agent; a) Saidsanitizing agent 35) The sanitary cover system of claim 11 wherein saidcolor indicator further comprises: a) A color changing ink wherein whensaid color changing ink is stored beneath a gel, said color changing inkchanges from a first color to a second color upon evaporation of saidgel. 36) The sanitary cover system of claim 35 wherein said gel is asanitizing gel. 37) The color indicator of claim 35 wherein said colorchanging ink changes from a first color to a second color uponevaporation of a fragrance gel. 38) The sanitary cover system of claim16 wherein said permeable material further comprises a hydrophobicmembrane. 39) The sanitary cover system of claim 16 wherein saidpermeable material further comprises an oleophobic membrane. 40) Thesanitary cover system of claim 11 wherein said color indicator isenclosed by a clear plastic material such that said color indicator canbe viewed through said clear plastic material. 41) The sanitary coversystem of claim 11 wherein said evaporative ingredient is mixed in aglycol based material. 42) The sanitary cover system of claim 40 whereinsaid evaporative ingredient further comprises a second color indicatorsuch that when said evaporative ingredient evaporates from said glycolbased material, said at least one color indicator adapted to provide atleast one color indication of timeliness for replacing said sanitarycover system is revealed. 43) A fragrance delivery system comprising: a)a fragrance; said fragrance is mixed within an evaporative gel; b) acolor changing ink; said color changing ink is stored beneath saidevaporative gel such that when said evaporative gel evaporates into thesurrounding atmosphere, said color changing ink changes from a firstcolor to a second color thereby indicating that none of said evaporativegel remains. 44) The fragrance delivery system of claim 43 wherein therate of evaporation of said evaporative gel is regulated. 45) TheSanitary Cover System of claim 1 wherein said Sanitary Cover Systemfurther comprises a color-indicator; said color indicator located withinsaid holder such that said color indicator is exposed upon theevaporation of said evaporative ingredient thereby providing anindication of timeliness for replacing said sanitary cover system. 46)The sanitary cover system of claim 11 wherein said sanitary cover systemfurther comprises at least one color-indicator adapted to provide atleast one color indication of timeliness for replacing said sanitarycover system.